Frozen Skinned Sole Fillet Blocks from Japan
Frozen skinned sole fillets (Soleidae family) packed in blocks over 4.5 kg each, imported for industrial mincing, grinding, or portion cutting. This matches HTS 0304.83.10.90 for processed-intent frozen flatfish fillet blocks. Commonly used in fish stick production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
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• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/portioning' with buyer processing specs. 2
• Obtain prior CBP ruling for block weight verification. 3
• Ensure no individual fillets exceed block integrity to prevent general classification